Reviews: The 2001 Ford F-350 SD
By Alex Thomas
The Ford F-350 SD for 2001
Made in UNITED STATES for Ford, the F-350 SD for 2001 is a contender in the 3-seat CHASSIS AND CAB market. It originally retailed for $22,185 USD with a invoice price of $19,820 USD.
Fuel Economy
The 7.3L V8 OHV 16V TURBO DIESEL engine in the 2001 F-350 SD is rated at miles/gallon city and miles/gallon highway out of a 38.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The F-350 SD retails for $22,185 USD with a invoice price of $19,820 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The F-350 SD comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive or 6-Speed Manual Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 5459 lbs. The 2-Wheel ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
F-350 SD Dimensions
In 2001 the F-350 SD has an overall length of 226.60 inches and a width of 95.50 inches. It sits a total of 77.20 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 7.00 inches. Front headroom is 41.30 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the F-350 SD a turning radius of 48.20 inches. It uses 215/85R16 tires with a wheelbase of 137.00 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Tachometer, AM/FM Radio. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Limited Slip Differential, Keyless Entry, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Tilt Steering.
Exterior color choices include Black Clearcoat, Bright Amber Clearcoat Metallic, Dark Highland Green Clearcoat Metallic, Harvest Gold Clearcoat Metallic, Island Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Oxford White Clearcoat, Red Clearcoat, Silver Clearcoat Metallic, Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic, True Blue Clearcoat Metallic with interior choices of Dark Denim Blue Cloth, Dark Denim Blue Vinyl, Medium Graphite Cloth, Medium Graphite Vinyl, Medium Parchment Cloth, Medium Parchment Vinyl. The F-350 SD seats 3 people with 40.70 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The normal warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 36 month/36,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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